magicaltexture

Frequently Asked Questions

General Usage

Q: What image formats are supported?

A: We support most common formats including PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WebP. PNG is recommended for best quality, especially if your texture has transparency.

Q: My generated image looks wrong - what happened?

A: This is usually a mask issue. Make sure your mask has:

• White areas where you want color applied (the iris)
• Black areas that should stay unchanged (pupil, whites of eyes, eyelashes)
• Clean, clear boundaries between white and black regions

Q: The colors look too bright/dim - how do I fix this?

A: Use the Advanced Settings:

• Reduce Color Intensity (below 1.0) for more subtle colors
• Adjust Original Brightness to blend more/less with the original texture
• Try different effect modes - Gradient tends to look most natural

Q: Can I use this for commercial projects?

A: Yes! The generated textures are yours to use however you like. The tool itself is designed for professional game development, VTubing, and digital art workflows.

Technical Issues

Q: The app is loading slowly or crashing

A: Try these solutions:

1. Reduce image size - Very large images (over 2048x2048) can be slow
2. Check your internet - The app runs in your browser and needs a stable connection
3. Clear browser cache - Sometimes old data can cause issues
4. Try a different browser - Chrome and Firefox work best

Q: My batch generation is taking forever

A: Batch processing time depends on:

• Number of combinations - Each color × each effect = one generation
• Image size - Larger images take longer
• Server load - Try again during off-peak hours

To speed things up:

• Select fewer colors and effects
• Resize your images before uploading
• Use smaller batch sizes

Q: The ZIP download isn’t working

A: This can happen if:

• Your browser blocks pop-ups (allow downloads from the site)
• The batch generation didn’t complete successfully
• Try right-clicking the download link and “Save as…”

Creating Masks

Q: How do I make a mask from my eye texture?

A: You can use any image editor:

1. In Photoshop/GIMP:
   • Open your eye texture
   • Create a new layer
   • Paint white over the iris (colored part of the eye)
   • Fill the background with black
   • Save as PNG
2. Quick method:
   • Use the magic wand tool to select the iris
   • Fill selection with white
   • Invert selection and fill with black

Q: My mask isn’t working properly

A: Common mask problems:

• Too much white - Only color the iris, not the entire eye
• Soft edges - Use hard brushes for clean boundaries
• Gray areas - Make sure it’s pure black (0,0,0) and white (255,255,255)
• Wrong size - The mask will be automatically resized, but matching sizes work best

Q: Can I use selection tools to create masks?

A: Absolutely! Selection tools are often the easiest way:

1. Select the iris area with lasso, magic wand, or other selection tools
2. Create a new image/layer
3. Fill the selection with white
4. Fill the rest with black

Colors & Effects

Q: Why don’t the colors match exactly what I see in the preview?

A: The final colors depend on:

• Your original texture’s colors and lighting
• The Original Brightness setting (how much original texture shows through)
• Your monitor’s color calibration
• The effect mode you’ve chosen

Q: Can I create custom colors?

A: Currently, we provide 9 carefully selected pastel colors that work well for eye textures. These were chosen to create natural-looking results while maintaining the artistic “pastel” aesthetic.

Q: What’s the difference between Basic, Gradient, and Aurora modes?

• Basic - Uniform color replacement. Good for clean, consistent looks
• Gradient - Smooth transitions from center to edge with highlights. Most natural-looking
• Aurora - Color shimmer effects. Great for fantasy/magical characters

Q: When should I use emission masks?

A: Emission masks are for 3D applications (games, VRChat, etc.) that support glowing effects. They create a ring around the pupil that can emit light. Skip this unless you’re working with 3D software that supports emission mapping.

Troubleshooting

Q: My results don’t look like the examples

A: Make sure:

1. Your mask properly isolates just the iris
2. Your original texture has good contrast and detail
3. You’re using appropriate settings for your image
4. Try the Gradient mode first - it works best for most textures

Q: The app seems broken or won’t load

A: Try:

1. Refreshing the page (F5 or Ctrl+R)
2. Clearing browser cache and cookies
3. Using a different browser or incognito mode
4. Checking your internet connection
5. Waiting a few minutes - the service might be restarting

Q: Can I process multiple images at once?

A: The batch feature processes one base image with multiple colors and effects. To process completely different images, you’ll need to run them separately. Each image needs its own mask.

Still Need Help?

If you can’t find the answer here:

1. Check the documentation - Detailed guides are available for every feature
2. Try the examples - Sometimes seeing it in action helps
3. Start simple - Use Basic mode with default settings first
4. Check your mask - 90% of issues are mask-related

Remember: Great results come from good masks and appropriate settings for your specific texture! ✨